KR200491350Y1 - A brushing arrangement for animals - Google Patents

Abstract

The design relates to a brushing device for animals. The brushing device comprises a fastening unit 3 attached to the support structure 2, a support arm 4 connected to the fastening unit 3 in the mounting position, and a rotatable brush 6 supported by the support arm 4 It includes. The support arm 4 can be releasably connected to the fastening unit 3 at a plurality of different mounting positions of different heights.

Description

Animal brushing device {A BRUSHING ARRANGEMENT FOR ANIMALS}

The present invention relates to a brushing device for animals, the brushing device includes a fastening unit attached to a support structure, a support arm connected to the fastening unit in a mounting position, and a rotatable brush supported by the support arm.

Known animal brushing devices are equipped with a rotating brush mounted on a support structure and driven by an electric motor. The brush has bristle that interacts with the animal's hair and skin when the brush is rotated. Accordingly, the animal is brushed, scratched, and / or trimmed with a rotating brush.

WO 2013/176596 shows an animal brush device comprising a part, a brush, and an electric motor arranged to rotate the brush around an axis of rotation. The animal brushing device includes a rotation sensor arranged to interact with the brush. The sole can also be rotated by an externally applied force, and the rotation sensor is configured to sense rotational motion caused by an externally applied force.

However, the calf grows, and the average height of the calf in the herd continues to increase. Goats and calves are usually bred using straw as bedding materials and the addition of new straw increases the floor height. If the brush is placed at an incorrect height relative to the animal's height, the animal will not be able to use the brush in an effective manner.

The object of the present invention is to provide a brushing device comprising a support arm for the sole and a fastening unit having a design that allows the placement of the sole at different heights in a reliable and simple manner.

This object is achieved by the brushing device defined at the outset, characterized in that the support arm can be releasably connected to the fastening unit at a plurality of different mounting positions of different heights. The fastening unit preferably includes a plurality of primary connections arranged at different heights, the support arm being selected from one of the primary connections such that the sole is supported by the support arm at a height dependent on the height of the selected primary connection. And at least one secondary connection that is moved to be coupled. Initially, the operator attaches the fastening unit on a supporting structure, such as a wall or column, at an appropriate height within the space for the animal. Thereafter, the operator selects which of the primary connections of the fastening unit, which primary connection is to be engaged by the secondary connection of the support arm. The operator will be able to use the formula to select the appropriate primary connection. Such a formula could define a suitable primary connection as a function of the animal's body height accommodated in the space. When the young animal is accommodated in the space, when the animal grows, by connecting the secondary connection of the support arm progressively higher to the primary connection of the fastening unit positioned, the brush is facilitated to the progressively higher height. Can be arranged. When a smaller group of animals is accommodated in the space, the sole can be easily arranged at a lower height by connecting the secondary connection of the support arm to the primary connection of the fastening unit positioned gradually lower. .

According to an embodiment of the invention, the fastening unit comprises at least one primary connection in the form of a vertical row of connection holes. In this case, the positions of the support arms and soles will be adjusted along the vertical axis.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the support arm comprises at least one secondary connection in the form of a protruding connection member which is moved in engagement with one of the connection holes. The protruding member may be ring-shaped, so that the protruding member can grip the lower edge portion of the connecting hole of the fastening unit. In this case, the protruding connecting member of the supporting arm will not be unintentionally displaced out of engagement from the connecting hole of the fastening unit.

The support arm may include at least a pair of protruding connection members, and when the support arm is mounted, one protruding connection member is arranged at a distance over the other protruding connection member. This ensures a more stable connection between the support arm and the fastening unit.

Alternatively or additionally, the support arm may include at least one pair of protruding connection members, and when the support arm is mounted, the one protruding connection member increases the horizontal distance from the other protruding connection member. Left and arranged. This further ensures a stable connection between the support arm and the fastening unit.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the sole device comprises a locking mechanism configured to lock the support arm in relation to the fastening unit in the mounting position. The animal will be able to exert a relatively large force with the sole and support arm. Such a locking mechanism prevents separation of the connection between the support arm and the fastening unit, even when a relatively large external force is applied to the support arm.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the fastening unit may be an elongated bracket. Such a bracket may have a relatively simple design. It may include a front portion and a rear portion that are releasably connected to each other. The bracket may be attached to the support structure in the form of a wall or column in a relatively simple manner. The operator will be able to attach the bracket to an appropriate height by a formula that includes parameters related to the height of the animal that will be using the brush.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the brushing device includes an electric motor configured to rotate the rotatable brush. Preferably, electrical energy to the electric motor is supplied through a cable extending through the elongated groove in the fastening unit. In this way, the sole height can be adjusted without cable disconnection. The brushing device may include an electrical switch that can be set in the off position and the on position, in which no electrical energy is supplied to the electric motor, and in the on position, external force is applied to the rotatable brush. When working, electrical energy is supplied to the electric motor. The brushing device is easily activated and deactivated by such an electrical switch. The electrical switch may be arranged in the fastening unit.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the brushing device comprises a sensor configured to sense when an external force acts on the rotatable brush, and a control configured to receive information from the sensor and activate the electric motor when the external force acts on the rotatable brush. Includes units. Such a brush rotates only when subjected to external force. Thus, during periods when the brush is not used, electrical energy is saved.

Preferably, the control unit is arranged inside the support arm. In this position, the control unit is protected by the support arm. In addition, the electrical cable may extend through the inner space of the support arm. Thereby, the electric cable is protected from animal damage.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the support arm forms a first arm portion forming a side portion of the support arm, a second arm portion forming an opposite side portion of the support arm, and an upper portion of the support arm It includes an upper portion and a lower portion forming a lower portion of the support arm. The arm portions may be releasably connected to each other. The arm portion may be in a plate shape so as to form an interior space in the arm portion mounted state.

Now, by means of the preferred embodiment disclosed by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, the invention is described in more detail.
1 shows a brushing device according to an embodiment of the design.
2 shows an exploded view of the brushing device.
3 shows the support arm of the brushing device in more detail.

1 shows a brushing device that can be used by animals 1 such as goats or calves. The brushing device comprises a fastening unit in the form of a bracket 3 attached to a supporting structure 2 such as a wall, column, beam or the like. The brushing device comprises a support arm 4 connected to the bracket 3. The support arm 4 includes a first straight portion having a horizontal extension line in the mounted state, a second curved portion, and a third short straight portion having a vertical extension line in the mounted state. The support arm 4 includes a first end connected to the bracket 3. The support arm 4 comprises a second end which is connected to the upper end 6a of the cylindrical-shaped sole 6 via a hinge device 5. The hinge device 5 comprises two orthogonal pivot axes 5a, 5b that allow pivotal movement of the sole 6 about the pivot axes 5a, 5b in relation to the support arm 4. . The sole 6 hangs vertically downward when no external force acts on the sole 6. In this position, the lower end 6b of the brush is positioned vertically below the upper end 6a of the cylindrical-shaped brush 6. The electrical switch 7 is arranged in the bracket 3. The electrical switch 7 comprises a rotary knob or button that can be set in the off position and on position.

2 shows an exploded view of the brushing device. The bracket 3 includes a front portion 3a and two side portion portions that form the front portion of the bracket 3. The bracket 3 includes a rear portion 3b forming a rear portion of the bracket 3 and complementary portions of two side portions. The front portion 3a and the rear portion 3b are releasably connected to each other by screws arranged in the side portions of the portions 3a and 3b. The front part of the bracket 3 includes an opening 3c for the electrical switch 7. The electric switch 7 is attached in the inner space of the bracket 3 by the support member 8. The electrical switch 7 comprises a cable gland 9 for mounting electrical cables. The front portion 3a further includes a first row of the connecting holes 3d and a second row of the connecting holes 3e, arranged at a distance from each other. Rows 3d and 3e have vertical extension lines when mounted. The connecting holes 3d and 3e are elongated. The front portion 3a also includes a centrally located elongated groove 3f, which is located between two parallel rows of the connecting holes 3d, 3e.

The supporting arm 4 includes a first arm portion 4a and a second arm portion 4b, which form opposing side portions of the supporting arm 4. Each arm portion 4a, 4b includes, at the first end, an upper ring-shaped protruding connecting member 4f and a lower protruding connecting member 4g. The protruding connecting members 4f and 4g of the first arm portion 4a are moved in combination with two adjacent connecting holes in the first row 3d of the bracket 3. The protruding connecting members 4f and 4g of the second arm portion 4b are inserted into two adjacent connecting holes in the second row 3e of the bracket 3. The supporting arm 4 includes an upper portion 4c forming an upper portion of the supporting arm 4 and a lower portion 4d forming a lower portion of the supporting arm. The support arm 4 also includes an end plate 4e arranged at the first end of the support arm 4. The first arm portion 4a, the second arm portion 4b, the upper arm portion 4c, the lower arm portion 4d and the end plate 4e are joined to each other by suitable fastening means, such as screws, for example. It is releasably connected.

The brushing device comprises a locking mechanism configured to lock the support arm 4 at the mounting position on the bracket 3. The locking mechanism comprises a lock nut 10 arranged in the inner surface of the bracket 3 and a bolt and washer lock nut 11 arranged in the inner space of the support arm 4. The lower portion 4d of the support arm 4 includes an opening that provides access to the bolt and washer lock nut 11 of the locking mechanism. The cover plate 13 is slidably arranged between the open position and the closed position, in the open position the cover plate exposes the opening, and in the closed position the cover plate closes the opening. The control unit 14 is arranged in the inner space of the support arm 4. A hinge device 5 comprising two orthogonal pivot axes 5a, 5b is arranged at the second end of the support arm 4. In addition, the second end of the support arm 4 surrounds the cable protection 16.

The upper end 6a of the brush 6 includes a top plate 18, which is sized to protect the top bristles of the brush against animal chewing. The top plate 18 is connected to the hinge device 5 via a U-profile 17. The brush 6 includes a through hole extending between the upper end 6a and the lower end 6b of the brush 6. The electric tube motor 19 is mounted in the through hole. The sensor 20 is configured to detect when the sole 6 is subjected to external force. The sensor 20 may detect rotational motion of the sole 6 and / or pivotal motion of the sole 3 in the hinge mechanism 5 caused by external forces. The electric motor 19 and the sensor 20 are mounted in the tube motor protection part 21. A claw coupling 22 is arranged between the electric motor 19 and the tube motor protector 21 and transmits rotation to the tube motor protector 21, the tube motor protector being the upper plate 18 The rotation is transmitted to the brush 6 through.

3 shows a view of the support arm 4 in the mounted state. The first cable 23 has an extension line from the manual switch 7 to the control unit 14 through the elongated groove 3f. The first cable supplies electrical energy from the electrical switch 7 to the control unit 14. The second cable 24 supplies electrical energy from the control unit 14 to the electric motor 19. The second cable 24 also conducts a signal relating to the presence of an external force acting on the brush 6 from the sensor 20 to the control unit 14.

The brush device may preferably be mounted in a space for goats or calves. The mounting process initially involves attaching the bracket 3 onto a suitable support structure in the space. The rear portion 3b of the bracket 3 may be mounted on a stationary support structure in the form of a wall stopped by a bolt or on a post suspended by a U-clamp. The lowest part of the bracket 3 is preferably mounted at a height Y above the floor in a space corresponding to the formula Y = X + C, where X is the average body height of the goat / calf (X) and C is the animal It is a constant selected based on the length of the neck of (1), and may be, for example, 355 mm for the bracket 3 having a length of 754 mm.

Thereafter, the front portion 3a of the bracket is connected to the rear portion 3b of the bracket. The next step is to connect the support arm 4 to the bracket 3 at an appropriate height above the floor. The second end 6b of the sole 6 is preferably mounted at a height H above the floor when hanging down vertically, according to the formula H = XC, where X is the largest chlorine / calf height , C is a constant which can be for example 205 mm. The connecting holes 3d, 3e of the bracket 3 are selected so that the second end 6b of the sole 6 is positioned at a height H above the floor according to the above formula.

To connect the support arm 4 to the bracket 3, the support arm 4 is moved to a position where the first straight portion of the support arm 4 is inclined downward from the curved portion of the first end. In this position, the upper ring-shaped connecting member 4f can be introduced into the selected connecting hole in the rows 3d, 3e. Thereafter, the support arm 4 is rotated to a position where the first straight portion acquires a horizontal extension line. During this rotational movement, the lower connecting member 4g is moved to engage with the connecting hole in each row 3d, 3e located below the connecting hole joined by the upper connecting member. Now, the support arm 4 is in a stable mounting position with respect to the bracket 3. Thereafter, the supporting arms 4 are locked in this position using locking mechanisms 10 and 11. The bolt and washer lock nut 11 is connected to the lock nut 10 through a through hole in the end plate 4e and an elongated groove 3f. Finally, the cover plate 13 is moved to the closed position, where the cover plate covers the openings for the bolts and washer lock nuts 11 of the locking mechanism. The brushing device is now ready for use.

When the electrical switch 7 is in the off position, electrical energy is not supplied to the control unit 14. The sole 6 hangs vertically downward, and it is impossible for the animal 1 to activate the sole 6. When the electrical switch 7 is in the on position, electrical energy is supplied to the control unit 14. The animal 1 can now use the brush 6. As long as the brush is not subject to external forces, the brush is suspended vertically in a non-rotating state. When the animal 1 wanting to brush by the brushing device pushes the brush 6, the sensor 20 detects that the brush has received an external rotational force. The control unit 14 receives this information from the sensor 20, and such control unit supplies electrical energy to the electric motor 19, whereby the electric motor provides rotational motion to the sole 6.

The calf grows and the calf height continues to rise accordingly. If the sole is placed at an incorrect height relative to the calf's height, the calf will be unable to use the sole in an effective manner. Accordingly, it is important to regularly adjust the height H of the sole 6. When trying to adjust the height H of the support arm 4, the operator moves the cover plate 13 to the open position, in which the opening to the locking mechanism in the support arm 4 is exposed. The operator releases the bolt and washer lock nut 11 from the lock nut 10 of the locking mechanism. Now, the support arm 4 is no longer locked to the bracket 3. The operator rotates the outer end of the supporting arm 4 upward, so that the lower connecting member 4g is displaced out of the engagement of the connecting holes 3d, 3e. Thereafter, the operator displaces the upper connecting member 4f out of engagement from the connecting holes 3d, 3e. Now, the support arm 4 is separated from the bracket 3.

The operator selects the new connection holes 3d, 3e to be joined, which are located at a suitable height for the upper connection member 4f. The operator moves the upper connecting member 4f in engagement with the selected connecting holes 3d, 3e, where the lower connecting portion 4g is moved in engagement with the connecting holes 3d, 3e located below. . After that, the operator locks the support arm 4 at the new mounting position using the locking mechanisms 10 and 11. The operator moves the cover plate 13 to the closed position. The brushing device is now ready for use. As a result, when the calf grows, it is very easy to adjust the height of the support arm 4 and accordingly the height of the sole 6.

The design is not limited to the described embodiments, but may be changed freely within the scope of the claims.

Claims (15)

As an animal brushing device, the brushing device is supported by a fastening unit (3) attached to the support structure (2), a support arm (4) connected to the fastening unit (3) in the mounting position, and a support arm (4) In the brushing device comprising a rotatable brush (6),
The support arm 4 can be releasably connected to the fastening unit 3 at a plurality of different mounting positions of different heights,
The fastening unit 3 comprises a plurality of primary connections arranged at different heights, and the support arms 4 are attached to the support arms 4 at a height dependent on the height of the selected primary connections 3d, 3e. The primary connecting portion 3d, 3e and the secondary connecting portion 4f, including at least one secondary connecting portion 4f, 4g, which is moved to be engaged with a selected one of the primary connecting portions so that the sole 6 is supported by the The height of the sole 6 can be adjusted only by uncoupling and coupling of 4g),
The fastening unit 3 comprises at least one primary connection in the form of a vertical row of connection holes,
Brushing device, characterized in that the support arm (4) comprises at least one secondary connection in the form of a protruding connection member which is moved in engagement with one of the connection holes. delete delete delete According to claim 1,
Brushing device characterized in that the projecting connecting member is ring-shaped. The method of claim 1 or 5,
Characterized in that when the supporting arm 4 includes at least one pair of protruding connecting members and the supporting arm 4 is mounted, one protruding connecting member is arranged at a distance over the other protruding connecting members. Brushing device. The method of claim 1 or 5,
Characterized in that when the supporting arm 4 includes at least one pair of protruding connecting members and the supporting arm 4 is mounted, one protruding connecting member is arranged at a horizontal distance from the other protruding connecting members. Brushing device made. The method of claim 1 or 5,
Brushing device characterized in that it comprises a locking mechanism (10, 11) configured to lock the support arm (4) and the fastening unit (3) in the mounting position. The method of claim 1 or 5,
Brushing device characterized in that the fastening unit is an elongated bracket (3). The method of claim 1 or 5,
Brushing device characterized in that it comprises an electric motor (19) configured to rotate the rotatable brush (6). The method of claim 10,
A brushing device characterized in that the electrical energy to the electric motor (19) is supplied through a cable (23) extending through the elongated groove (3f) in the fastening unit (3). The method of claim 10,
It includes an electric switch 7 that can be set in the "off" position and the "on" position, in which the electric energy is not supplied to the electric motor in the off position, and in the on position, external force is applied to the rotatable brush 6 A brushing device characterized in that, when acting, electrical energy is supplied to the electric motor. The method of claim 10,
A sensor 20 that senses when an external force acts on the rotatable brush, and when an external force acts on the rotatable brush 6, receives information from the sensor 20 and activates the electric motor 19. Brushing device characterized in that it comprises a control unit 14 configured. The method of claim 13,
Brushing device, characterized in that the control unit (14) is arranged inside the support arm (6). The method of claim 1 or 5,
The support arm 4 is the 1st arm part 4a which forms the side part of the support arm 4, the 2nd arm part 4b which forms the opposing side part of the support arm 4, the support arm ( And a third upper portion 4c forming the upper portion of 4) and a fourth lower portion 4d forming the lower portion of the supporting arm 4, wherein the arm portions 4a-4d have an inner space. Brushing device characterized in that it forms an arm (4).

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